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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the classic board game Draughts, also known as Checkers. It covers the fundamentals of the game, including standard rules, strategies, and openings. The author delves into the history of Draughts, tracing its origins and evolution over centuries. The book also explores various variations of the game, such as single corner, Bristol, cross, deance, and more, offering diverse challenges for both casual players and experienced enthusiasts. The author presents an in-depth analysis of the game's tactics, discussing themes of space control, mobility, and timing. Advanced strategies, such as the move theory and huff or blow, are examined to help readers enhance their gameplay and anticipate their opponents' moves. The book also includes a collection of annotated games by renowned Draughts masters, providing valuable insights into their decision-making processes and offering a glimpse into the strategic depths of the game. Whether you are a seasoned Draughts player or a curious newcomer, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and guidance to improve your skills and deepen your understanding of this classic strategy game. The author's expertise shines through, providing a comprehensive resource for both casual enjoyment and serious competition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1881 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 190 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 190 Language: English.